augenschmaus (n): a feast for the eyes

07
Feb
2012

"Hot Mess" Nights

So you've tried your hand at encaustic painting but haven't got all the equipment and space to make your newly-dreampt-up-waxy-creations at home?

 

Whew, do I understand that!  (For awhile, I worked out of my carpeted bedroom.  And although I have a very supportive husband, I think we both got tired of the hot mess!  Not to mention, the unsuccessful attempts to get wax out of the carpet...and curtains....and.....)  

 

Problem solved: come join me in Studio 103 on "Hot Mess Night" next Monday (Feb 13th) from 6-9 pm.  You will have access to some work space and all the equipment you need to work on a new or unfinished encaustic project!  More details are here.

 

And don't worry - if you can't come this time around, more dates will be posted soon!

 

 

 

 

23
Jan
2012

augenschmaus

I can't believe I'm only just now stumbling onto the work of Swiss-German artist Valerie Buess!  Like me, she's interested in transforming ordinary materials (like books) into urchins and sea-creature-like forms.  Aren't these pieces gorgeous?

 

(Someday Valerie, I'd love to meet you, see your work in person and perhaps, do a group show together!  In the meantime, I'll continue to be inspired by your great work online.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

17
Jan
2012

Third Friday

Come out and visit me during the Third Friday open studio event!

 

This Friday, Jan 20  6-9 pm

Studio 103 (in building 3)

807 East Main St

Durham, NC 27701

 

There will be finger food, wine and plenty of art to look at.  And you'll get to see the new studio makeover.  :)  Look forward to seeing you there!

 

 

 

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03
Jan
2012

art opening Friday night

I'm excited to announce that, along with the other fabulous artists at Golden Belt, we will be exhibiting our work January through February in the 311 space in Raleigh.  It's going to be quite a mix of work: metalwork, printmaking, paintings, mixed media.  You name it.   

 

So come out and join us this Friday night for the exhibit's opening.  It's a great way to start off the New Year!  

 

Here are the details:

This Friday, 6-10 pm  (as part of the First Friday ArtWalk)

311 West Martin Street Gallery

Raleigh, NC  27601

 

 

I will be showing two pieces:

 

 

 

Advent  |  Shannon Newby  |  encaustic, mixed media on wood  

12 x 36 x 3"  | 2008

 

 

I Pledge | Shannon Newby  | cut book, encaustic on wood

 12 x 12 x 3" | 2009 

 

 

And my studiomate, Phaedra, will have two beautiful pieces that you just HAVE to see in person!


 

 

Bound and Waiting  |  Phaedra Taylor   

encaustic, paper, string, oil paint on wood | 12 x 16" | 2011 

 

 

 

As if that wasn't enough, the talented Skyler McGee will also be showing a new body of work just down the street at Artspace.   The work is sure to delight your senses!  

 

 

Offering  |  Skyler McGee  |  Mixed Media and Resin on Wood

  12 x 12"  | 2009 

 

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16
Dec
2011

new work and end of year sale!

Swing by my studio tonight during Third Friday (6-9 pm | studio 103 | 807 E Main St | Durham, NC) to check out more additions to my "By Its Cover" series.  

 

For tonight only, these 6 new works will be on sale for $200 each, with 12% of the proceeds going to a local charity.   

 

Hope to see you there!

 

 

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The last few centuries have seen an incredible transformation in the interpretation and usage of the book: from prized possession, to transmitter of information, to art object, to a bulky item often set aside in favor of a digital equivalent.  In this body of work, I have dismantled and reconfigured books to reflect on the past, present and future history of the written word and its relationship to culture, individuals and society as a whole.

 

 

 

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare

cut book, encaustic on panel

 

 

The Northeast Coast

cut book, branch, encaustic, egg shells, chicken wire on panel

 

The Insect Almanac

cut book, encaustic, petri dishes on panel

 

 

Masterpieces of World Literature

cut book, encaustic on panel

 

Coral Reefs

cut book, test tubes on panel

 

 

Britannica Atlas

cut book, telescope, glass bottles with corks on panel

 

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